Woodanilling

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 28% of the population, a figure far above the national average. This contributes to a typical age of 54, making the community far older than most other areas in Western Australia.

About 71% of residents were born in Australia, though 17.9% were born overseas. English ancestry is the most common, seen in over half of the population.

English is the only language spoken at home by the vast majority of residents. No one in the community reported using another language at home or speaking little to no English.

A little over 44% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 5.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 33.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household income is $1,010, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, and personal incomes are also well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 40.6% of people. This is far above the national figure, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported conditions.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 20.3% of people giving their time. Many residents also provide unpaid care, though far fewer are caring for children compared to the state average.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. Typical personal income for this group is $474 per week, which is a little below the national figure.

People living alone make up 35.8% of households, which is far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home is smaller, with only 2.1 people per dwelling.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Rents are much lower than the national average at $150 a week, and 43.2% of homes are owned outright.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are three public transport routes, no one uses them to get to work, with most people driving or working from home.

The community is very stable, as only 23.2% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure, and there were no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though only 44.8% of adults are working or looking for work. Those employed are often found in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.